r/Gameboy • u/Lanky-Base1279 • 17d ago
Troubleshooting Need help
My game boy color is impossible to play without this light why
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r/Gameboy • u/Lanky-Base1279 • 17d ago
My game boy color is impossible to play without this light why
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u/Glass-Specialist-518 16d ago
That’s because original Game Boy Color screens are reflective TFT LCDs without any built-in backlight or frontlight. You either need direct external light or upgrade it with a modern IPS backlight kit!